Man shot during robbery attempt on the Southside

Sgt. Short with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office provides details on a shooting on the Southside Wednesday evening.
Rachel Leitao, First Coast News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on the Southside Wednesday evening.

A man was shot outside of a home on Brooker Road when three unknown suspects attempted rob him around 6:30 p.m., according to Sgt. Short with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

The victim was shot in the arm and was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officers with JSO's robbery unit are continuing to investigate. A description of the suspects was not immediately available.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of the robbery suspects is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 for this case, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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